Best beaches in Alghero

The most beautiful beaches of Alghero are mainly located near our accommodation

Fertilia and Porto Conte area. Apart from some exceptions – there are not wide and big beaches but there are mostly small beaches and coves. The coves are definitely the most impressive small bays with white sand, crystal clear sea and few tourists!

Below we have listed the most beautiful beaches you can find in Alghero. Whether you are on holiday alone, in a couple, with your family or with friends you will find the right beach for you just in a few minutes away!

Le Bombarde beach

The Le Bombarde beach white and fine sand, the sea in this stretch is turquoise with transparent and fresh water. Surrounded by Mediterranean scrub behind it, there is a very thick pine forest (an open picnic place, nowadays no longer usable for these activities)
A little less than 1 km long is generally it tends to be crowded especially at weekends.

How to get there: from the SS 127 BIS direction to Fertilia.You will find the junction for Spiaggia Bombarde on the same main road.

Time to get there: 6 mins

Lazzaretto beach

The beach of Lazzaretto owes its name to the tower situated in the small rocky promontory that characterizes the beach. It is framed by sandstone rocks and a verdant area that divides it from the Bombarde Beach. Renowned for its particularly transparent and icy water. It is surrounded by numerous coves that can be reached close to the tower by internal aisles to the Mediterranean macchiaServices: kiosk-bar and a bar-restaurant where you can enjoy fish specialties. Paid parking, motorhome parking area. Rental of sun loungers, umbrellas, pedal boats, shoulders, kayaks. Access for disabled people.

How to get there: on the SS 127 bis in the direction of Fertilia. Access takes place through a narrow road to a single direction of travel.

Time to get there: 5 mins

Punta Negra beach

The beach of Punta Negra is a small bay located near Fertilia . Dominated by the presence of the homonymous Hotel Punta Negra, it is an ideal place to spend pleasant hours in total relaxation. Restored by the wind. Not a busy beach, so ideal for those looking for a quiet corner.Services: rental of sun loungers, umbrellas and other beach equipment

How to get there: Punta Negra is located near Fertilia, and can be reached by road SS127 bis and taking a road to the right just few meters after Hotel Punta Negra

Time to get there: 6 mins

Mugoni beach

Mugoni beach is one of the largest in the Alghero area extends for several kms. Thin and clear sand. Waters not too deep and fresh. Characterized by the large pine forest behind it where you can find some rest from the sun. Suitable for families with children

How to get there: In the direction of Porto Conte along the road SS 127 BIS. Once you reach the Maristella roundabout turn right onto the SP 55 and continue for about 2 Km. Entrance to the left

Time to get there: 6 mins

Cala dragunara beach

At the foot of Capo Caccia’s cliff and immersed in the Mediterranean scrub, this delightful sand and rocks. From the pier of Cala Dragunara, there is the line that offers excursions to the Neptune Caves.Services: Kiosk, bar, refreshment areaHow to get there: direction Capo Caccia SP 55. Pass the hamlet of Tramariglio and Pischina Salida and continue straight ahead. Not far away is the via Ferrata del Cabirol on the Capo Caccia promontory

Time to get there: 13 mins

Porto Ferro beach

It is one of the largest beaches in the territory of Alghero. Large free beach located on the border between Alghero and Sassari and characterized by the large sandy dunes of reddish color. It is usually windy (beaten by the maestrale), the beach is popular with surf lovers. In the last stretch at the bottom of the beach, nudism is practiced.Services: Bar-restaurant, parking, refreshment area, accessible pinewood, surfing schools, windsurfing, supHow to get there: Is about 20 km north of Alghero. Go towards Porto Conte, at the junction for Capo Caccia turn right onto SP 55 bis. The entrance is marked by some signposts

Time to get there: 14 mins

Maria Pia beach

It is characterized by white sand dunes and Mediterranean scrub composed of junipers shaped by the wind and sea pines. The bottom is low and sandy. The waters are lukewarm and transparent. A convenient place to spend a relaxing day, just a short distance from the cityServices: Kiosks, bar-restaurants, parking, refreshment area, accessible pinewood, sun loungers. Bathing establishments: Hermeu, Shellfish, La Palafitta, Summer Dream. Beach is both free and equippedHow to get there: along the coast that connects Alghero with Fertilia in the direction of Viale I Maggio

Time to get there: 8 mins

Lido San giovanni beach

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LIDO NOVELLI and LIDO SAN GIOVANNI are the beaches located right in the center of the city. Sandy basin and particularly shallow make this beach the ideal place for families with children. Beach equipped for most of its surface, offers all kinds of service

How to get there: located along Lido Street, about 2 km from the historic center of Alghero

Time to get there: 13 mins

Poglina beach

Located in the south of Alghero not far from the mountain village of Villanova Monteleone lies the beach of Speranza, consisting mainly of cobblestones and amber colored sand. Particularly windy is frequented by surf lovers

Services: bar-restaurant with fish specialties, parking, refreshment area, rental of sun loungers, umbrellasHow to get there: in the south direction along the road SP 105 Alghero-Bosa. It is about 10 Km from Alghero.

Time to get there: 30 mins

About Alghero

Every year Sardinia is visited by millions of Italian and foreign tourists. Alghero is one of the most visited cities in the island, which is sought after by tourists from all over the world who appreciate their natural and gastronomic beauty. Hotels, apartments and bed and breakfasts are booked months in advance and JULY and AUGUST normally get SOLD-OUT during winter months. If you have not yet booked your accommodation in Alghero we suggest you to do so as soon as availability ends quickly!